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Abbu San of Old Japan, 2 acts, 

2 hrs. .(25c) 15 

After the Game. 2 acts, 1% 

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All a Mistake, 3 acts, 2 hrs. 

(35c) 4 4 

All on Account of Polly, 3 acts, 

254 hrs (35c) 6 10 

And Home Came Ted, 3 acts, 

2% hrs (50c) 6 6 

Arizona Cowboy, 4 acts, 2J4- 

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Assisted by Sadie, 4 acts, 2y 2 

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As a Woman Thinketh, 3 acts, 

2Y 2 hrs (35c) 9 7 

At the End of the Rainbow, 3 

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Black Heifer, 3 acts, 2 hrs. 

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Boy Scout Hero, 2 acts, Iti. hrs. 

(25c) 17 

Boy Scouts' Good Turn, 3 acts, 

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Brookdale Farm, 4 acts, 2 54 

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Brother Josiah, 3 acts, 2 hrs. 

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Busy Liar, 3 acts, 2^4 h. (25c) 7 4 
Call of the Colors, 2 acts, iy 2 

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Call of Wohelo, 3 acts, 1& 

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Camouflage of Shirley, 3 acts, 

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Civil Service, 3 acts, 2% hrs. 

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College Town, 3 acts, 2 J4 ' 

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Deacon Dubbs, 3 acts, 2*4 hrs. 

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Deacon Entangled, 3 acts, 2 hrs. 

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Down in Dixie, 4 acts, 2v£ 

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Dream That Came True, 3 

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Editor-in-Ckief, 1 hr....(25c) 10 
Enchanted Wood, \y A h.(35c).Optnl. 
Everyyouth, 3 acts, \y 2 h. (25c) 7 6 
Face at the Window, 3 acts, 2 

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For the Love of Johnny, 3 

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Fun on the Podunk Limited, 

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Gettin' Acquainted, 25 " min. 

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Her Honor, the Mayor, 3 acts, 

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M. F. 

High School Freshman, 3 acts, 

2 hrs (25c) 12 

Indian Days, 1 hr (50c) 5 2 

In Plum Valley, 4 acts, 2% 

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Jayville Junction, 1% hrs. (25c) 14 17 
Kicked Out of College, 3 acts, 

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Kingdom of Heart's Content, 3 

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Laughing Cure, 2 acts, IK hrs. 

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Lighthouse Nan, 3 acts, 234 

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Little Buckshot, 3 acts, 254 hrs. 

'(25c) 7 4 

Little Clodhopper, 3 acts, 2 

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Mirandy's Minstrels (25c) Optnl. 

Mrs. Tubbs of Shantytown, 3 

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My Irish Rose, 3 acts, 2y 2 hrs. 

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Old Maid's Club, 154 hrs. (25c) 2 16 
Old Oaken Bucket, 4 acts, 2 

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Old School at Hick'ry Holler, 

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On the Little Big Horn, 4 acts, 

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Poor Married Man, 3 acts, 2 

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Prairie Rose. 4 acts, 254 h.(35c) 7 4 
Real Thing After All, 3 acts, 

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Rustic Romeo, 2 acts, 254 

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Ruth in a Rush, 3 acts, 254 

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Safety First, 3 acts, 

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Southern Cinderella, 3 acts, 2 

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Spark of Life, 3 acts, 

2 hrs. (25c) 4 4 

Spell of the Image, 3 acts, 254 

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Star Bright, 3 acts, 2y 2 h. (35c) 6 5 
Those Dreadful Twins, 3 acts, 

2 hrs. (25c) 6 4 

Thread of Destiny, 3 acts, 2]/ 2 

hrs. (35c) 9 16 

Tony, the Convict, 5 acts, 2 l / 2 

hrs ...(25c) 7 4 

Trial of Hearts, 4 acts, 254 hrs. 

(35c) 6 18 

Trip to Storyiand, 154 hrs. (25c) 17 23 
Uncle Josh, 4 acts, 254 hrs. (25c) 8 3 
Under Blue Skies, 4 acts, 2 

hrs (25c) 7 10 

When Smith Stepped Out. 3 

acts, 2 hrs (50c) 4 4 

Whose Little Bride Are You ? 

3 acts, 254 hrs (50c) 5 5 

Winning Widow, 2 acts, 154 hrs. 

(25c) 2 4 



T. S. DENISON & COMPANY, Publishers, 154 W. Randolph St. .Chicago 



MRS. SULLIVAN S SOCIAL 
TEA 

A ONE ACT COMEDY 



BY 

LAURA FRANCES KELLEY 

AUTHOR OF 

"The Enchanted Garden" 




CHICAGO 

T. S. DENISON & COMPANY 

Publishers 



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MRS. SULLIVAN'S SOCIAL TEA 



CHARACTERS. 

Mrs, Mary Ann Sullivan Newly rich 

Mrs. Bridget Scanlan Her friend 

Maggie Hooligan . . A Poor Relation 

Mrs. O'Grady 

Mrs. Flannigan 

Mrs. M'Goorty 

Mrs, Hanahan 

Mrs, Scammon 

Mrs, Flynn 

Mrs. Shea 

Mrs. Mulligan 

Hans Olson English Butler 

Sophie Olson French Maid 



. Guests 



Place — A Suburb. 



Time of Playing — About Thirty Minutes. 



CHARACTERS AND COSTUMES. 

Mrs. Sullivan — Scene I' A house dress. Scene 2; 
Evening gown and jewels. 

Mrs. Scanlan — Black silk dress, no jewels. 

Maggie Hooligan — Plain suit and hat. 

Hans Olson — Waiter's suit, much too large. 

Sophie Olson — Maid's costume, neat black dress with 
white collar and cuffs, lace cap, apron. 

The guests wear evening gowns and jewels. (Jewels 
may be paste.) 



COPYRIGHT, 1920, BY LAURA FRANCES KELLEY. 

JULIO 1920 
Ott2?>4?90 



MRS. SULLIVAN'S SOCIAL TEA 



STORY OF THE PLAY. 

Mrs. Mary Ann Sullivan, whose husband has become 
wealthy through political influence, has moved into a fash- 
ionable suburb. She is giving a reception to a few society 
friends and has invited her friend and former neighbor, 
Mrs. Scanlan, from the "Avenah," to assist her. 

Mrs. Sullivan has difficulty in training her servants, Hans 
and Sophie, as an English butler and a French maid, respec- 
tively. During the reception Maggie Hooligan, a poor re- 
lation, comes on an unexpected visit. Maggie is honest and 
wholesome and seeing how formal and unnatural her cousin 
and the guests are, resolves to tell a few family secrets and 
have some fun. Mrs. Sullivan is visibly ashamed and the 
guests are cold and extremely haughty toward Maggie. 

In the end Maggie changes completely, announcing the 
astounding news that her mother has inherited an estate 
in Ireland and has become a Duchess. All coolness melts 
away and Maggie becomes a social heroine. 



STAGE DIRECTIONS. 

R. means right of stage; C, center; R. C, right center; 
L., left; i E., first entrance; U. E., upper entrance; R. 3 E., 
right entrance up stage, etc. ; up stage, away from foot- 
lights ; down stage, near footlights. The actor is supposed 
to be facing the audience. 



MRS. SULLIVAN'S SOCIAL TEA 



Scene 1.: The drawing room of the Sullivan home, Glen- 
view. Comfortable chairs, small rugs on the stage. Tele- 
phone stand near L. entrance. A table with a lamp near 
R. entrance. Doors R., L. and C. The furnishings are a 
matter of taste and convenience. A tea-wagon and cups 
and saucers and cake plates are needed. Large pictures of 
Granny Hooligan and Mr. Sullivan adorn the wall. 

Enter R. Mrs, Sullivan, crosses stage to telephone. 

Mrs. Sullivan. Maxwell 12040. Yes, sure this is toll. 
This is Mrs. Michael Sullivan, the Sewer Inspector's wife. 
Sulla- Sulla- Sulli-van. Oh, what number? Glenview 4000. 
No O-O-O, forty two O's. Are you crazy or what is the 
matter ? Number four with three O's comin'. Oh, you will 
call me. Please be quick about it for this is Mrs. Michael 
Sullivan — oh, for. mercy's sake she's rung off. (Rises, 
walks toward center stage, pretends to bow and shake hands 
with imaginary guests.) Good afternoon, Mrs. Flannigan, 
how well you're looking. Ah, Mrs. Mulligan, charmed, I'm 
sure. How sweet of you to come, Mrs. M'Goorty. (Phone 
rings. Mrs. Sullivan hurries to it, nearly tripping over 
rug.) Hello. Is this Mrs. Scanlan? Blessed Day! But I 
had a time getting you. You are coming to the reception? 
You had better hurry, it's nearly time for the people to be 
coming now. Listen, dearie, yes, this is Mary Ann Sulli- 
van talking. Wear your black taffety dress that was turned 
this spring. Wear your slippers and I'll lend you some silk 
stockings. And Bridget, whatever you do leave your brogue 
at home. Your brogue, Bridget. Now don't get offended. 
Sure it's out of date. I find myself using it when I'm off 
guard. What do I mean? This is Bridget Scanlan talk- 
ing, isn't it? Isn't this Maxwell 12040? Glory! Mary 
Scammon! For Hivin's sake. Why didn't you tell me? 
(Hangs up receiver, places hand to head tragically, exclaim- 
ing:) And Mary Scammon is an awful gossip. (Phone 



MRS. SULLIVAN'S SOCIAL TEA 5 

rings.) Yes. Oh, hello, Danny. This is Mrs. Sullivan 
speaking. Is your Ma there, Danny? Oh, she has. Well, 
then, she'll be here soon. Thank you, Danny. You must 
come out some time, Danny. What ! Do I want the line 
all day? What do you mean by butting in this way? This 
is Mrs. Michael Sullivan talking. Oh, for mercy's sake, 
they have rung off. We are certainly getting terrible serv- 
ice. I'm glad that Bridget is on her way. But oh! what 
will Mrs. Scammon tell the neighbors ! (Rises, takes an- 
other seat, rings bell.) 

TT TT , Enter Hans, R. 

Hans. Halo. 

Mrs. Sullivan (severely). Hans, that is no way to ad- 
dress me. 

Hans (scratches head, stands first on one foot, then on 
other). Ay don't know vat you say. 

Mrs. Sullivan. Hans, I wish you to go through a final 
rehearsal. Now, remember for this afternoon you are 
James, my English butler. James, bring in the tea-wagon. 

Hans. You mean the oat-mo-bile ? Mr. Sullivan, he hav 
the oat-mo-bile. 

Mrs. Sullivan (impatiently). No, that little cart with 
rubber wheels that stands near the buffet in the dining 
room. 

Hans. Oh, ya-as. (Moves toward L. entrance.) 

Mrs. Sullivan (recalling him). James, come back, I 
was merely pretending. 

Hans. Ya-as. 

Mrs. Sullivan (rises and stamps her foot). Hans, for 
the love of goodness ! Don't stand there gaping, you will 
drive me distracted. You should bow stiffly and say, "Yes, 
my Lady ; no, my Lady ; very good, my Lady." Now see 
what you can do. (Hans boms, flourishes arms wildly, re- 
peats in sing-song voice:) 

Hans. Ya-as my Lady, no my Lady, va-ar good my 
Lady. 

Mrs. Sullivan (despairingly). For pity's sake, James, 
don't you understand ? Try to repeat the names separately. 
You may £fO. Send Celeste to me. 



6 MRS. SULLIVAN'S SOCIAL TEA 

Hans. Ay don't know her. 

Mrs. Sullivan. My French maid. 

Hans. Ay don't know no French maid. 

Mrs. Sullivan. Stupid! Your sister, Sophie Olson. 
(Exit Hans, L. Mrs. Sullivan pacing floor with hands 
on temples.) Ain't servants the awfulest? If it wasn't 
for society I'd bounce them, I would. 

Sophie enters L., walks slowly forward, faces Mrs. Sul- 
livan and audience with mouth open and vacant expres- 
sion. 

Mrs, Sullivan. What is your name, girl? 

Sophie. Mrs. Sully-van my name bane Sophie Olson. 

Mrs. Sullivan. Haven't I tried to tell you all week that 
for this afternoon you are my French maid and your name 
is Celeste. 

Sophie. Mrs. Sully-van Ay don't speak French. 

Mrs. Sullivan. That will not be necessary, only re- 
member to use a French accent, and your name, you under- 
stand, Sophie, your name is Celeste. Hans, James, for this 
afternoon will open the door as the guests arrive and tell 
them to go upstairs. You will stand at the head of the 
stairs and say, "This way, please, Ma-dam. In ze Gold 
Room, Ma-dam." When it is time to serve, James will 
bring in the tea- wagon, and you Celeste will pass the cakes. 
You will say, " Sugar, Ma-dam? Ze lemon, Ma-dam? May- 
be ze little cakes?" 

(Bell rings.) 

Mrs. Sullivan. Sophie, quick, the door. It is Mrs. 
Scanlan. (Sophie moves toward L. entrance. Mrs. Sulli- 
van recalling her.) Celeste. (Sophie pays no attention.) 
Celeste! Sophie! (Sophie turns.) For the love of good- 
ness, remember you are French. 

Sophie. Ya-as Madam Sully-van. (Exit Sophie, L.) 

Enter Mrs. Scanlan, L. 

Mrs. Scanlan. The top av the mornin' to yez, Mary 
Ann. Am I late? 

Mrs, Sullivan (hurries forward, embraces her). Oh, 



MRS. SULLIVAN'S SOCIAL TEA 7 

Bridget, I'm glad you are here. I called you up and Danny 
said you were on your way. {Rings bell.) 

Enter Sophie, L. 

Mrs. Sullivan. Celeste, take Mrs. Scanlan's wraps up- 
stairs and put them in the Green Room. 

Sophie. Ya-as Madam Sullyvan, in ze Gold Room. 

Mrs. Sullivan. No, Celeste, in the Green Room. 

Mrs. Scanlan {laughing). Sure, Mary Ann, the Green 
Room will be just right for the likes of me. {Takes off coat 
and hat and hands them to Sophie.) 

Sophie {turns to leave room). Ya-as Madam Sully- 
van. {Exit Sophie, R.) 

Mrs. Scanlan. Where did ye find her, Mary Ann? 
Sure she was after talkin' the queerest lingo when she 
opened the door. And that hired man in the front yard. 
Glory be! He is yelling so loud to himself that the neigh- 
bors will hear him. Are ye runnin' a loonytic asylum, Mary 
Ann? 

Mrs. Sullivan {sinking wearily into a chair and sigh- 
ing). No, Bridget, but ain't servants the awfulest? Keep- 
up with society, trying to outdo the neighbors, and teach 
Michael not to take his shoes off in company is almost too 
much for the likes of me. It's awful being rich, Bridget, 
just awful! 

Mrs. Scanlan {looking about the room and smiling). 
I'd like to try it for a while, Mary Ann. 

Mrs. Sullivan. Take that easy chair and rest awhile, 
Bridget. How did you come? {takes chairs down stage). 

Mrs. Scanlan. In me automobile. Didn't you see it 
stop in front of your door? 

Mrs. Sullivan. How wonderful! I didn't know you 
had a car, Bridget. 

Mrs. Scanlan. I don't. It belongs to Clancy's. 

Mrs. Sullivan. Oh, I see! The Doctor Clancy's. 

Mrs. Scanlan {impressively). No such style, Mary 
Ann. It was the truck belonging to the store Clancy's. 

Mrs. Sullivan {half rising). Bridget, did you stop 
here? What will the neighbors say? 



8 MRS. SULLIVAN'S SOCIAL TEA 

Mrs. Scanlan. Don't take it that bad, dearie. It stopped 
at two beautiful homes in the next block. Tom Clancy, 
me own Terry's chum, had to deliver some furniture and 
try to collect from some of your neighbors who pay ten 
dollars down and the rest "when you catch me." 

Mrs. Sullivan {eagerly). Who are they, Bridget? 

Mrs. Scanlan. Professional secrets! 

Mrs. Sullivan. Oh, I don't care, Bridget. I'm not 
the least bit curious. 

Mrs. Scanlan. I see that ye are not, Mary Ann. Ye 
are a marvel among womankind. 

Mrs. Sullivan. Oh, never fear, Bridget, I'll find out 
some time. But do tell me all the news. How are all the 
Avenah people? 

Mrs. Scanlan. The neighbors are about the same. No 
one is getting rich but the butchers, grocers, the doctors 
and the undertakers. Speaking of butchers, I hear that the 
Flannigans have moved out here. 

Mrs. Sullivan. Yes, but don't mention the butcher 
shop, Bridget. Mrs. Flannigan is on my calling list. 

Mrs. Scanlan. If ye are sensitive, dearie, I won't. 
But if ye was starvin' for some round steak ye'd long for 
the time when ye took a market basket and went to Flan- 
nigan's. 

Mrs, Sullivan. No one likes to think of the past, 
Bridget. Let the skeletons rest. 

Mrs. Scanlan. All right, Mary Ann. May ye never 
be haunted. 

Mrs. Sullivan. How are your family, Bridget? 

Mrs. Scanlan. Fine, dearie. Scanlan's doing well with 
the business. Terry's had a raise and Danny's struggling 
with an eddycation. How are your family, Mary Ann? 

Mrs. Sullivan. The children are well and Michael's 
making money fast. 

Mrs. Scanlan. Glory be! He's as smart as a counter- 
feiter. Do ye ever hear of the Hooligans, Mary Ann? 

Mrs. Sullivan {raising her hand in protest). Oh, 
Bridget, don't mention them. 



MRS. SULLIVAN'S SOCIAL TEA 9 

Mrs. Scanlan. I suppose some of them will be hunting 
ye up before long. 

Mrs. Sullivan (puts hand on chest and looks alarmed). 
Oh, I hope it won't be Uncle Pat. He's a disgrace to the 
family. Or Maggie. There is nothing to say against her, 
but you know, Bridget, she will always be Maggie. 

Mrs. Scanlan. Maggie's head's screwed on straight. I 
always liked her. 

Mrs. Sullivan (rising). Yes, we all liked Maggie. But 
come, Bridget, we will go and get some rye bread and tea. 
The people will be coming. You look awful nice, Bridget. 

Mrs. Scanlan. Go long with yer blarney, Mary Ann. 
You are Granny Hooligan's own child. (Exeunt R., arm in 
arm.) 

(Curtain is lowered one minute to indicate the passing 

of half an hour,) 

Curtain. 



Scene II : The same. 

Enter R. Mrs, Sullivan, followed by Mrs. Scanlan. 

Mrs. Sullivan. Get in line, Bridget, quick. I hear 
them coming. (They walk up stage, turn, face the audience 
with forced smiles.) Bridget, hear me heart beat. I'm that 
nervous. 

Mrs. Scanlan. Steady, Mary Ann. If it's inspiration 
ye want, listen to yer English butler. 

Hans (voice is heard outside in steady sing-song) . Ya'as 
my Lady; Va-ar good my Lady. 

Mrs. Sullivan (lifting her hands tragically). Ain't 
servants the awfulest? 

Mrs. Scanlan. Courage, Mary Ann, remember you're 
a Hooligan. Sure ye can't be floored by an English butler, 

Mrs. Sullivan. Sh-sh, Bridget. 

Hans enters from L. 

Hans. They're acomin', Mrs. Sullivan. 
Mrs. Sullivan. James, open the door and bow the ladies 
in. 



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MRS. SULLIVAN'S SOCIAL TEA 



Enter Mrs. Flannigan, L. 
Hans. Ya-as my Lady. 

Enter Mrs. M'Goorty, L. 
Hans. No my Lady. 

Enter Mrs. O'Grady, L. 
Hans. Va-ar good my Lady. 

Enter Mrs. Hanahan, L. 
Hans. Ya-as my Lady. 

Enter Mrs. Scammon, L. 
Hans. No my Lady. 

Enter Mrs. Flynn, L. 
Hans. Va-ar good my Lady. 

Enter Mrs. Shea, L. 
Hans. Ya-as my Lady. 

Enter Mrs. Mulligan, L. 
Hans. No my Lady. 

Mrs. Sullivan. James, close that door and go. Ain't 
servants the awfulest? 

(Ladies advance and shake nands with Mrs. Sullivan 
and Mrs. Scanlan.) 

Mrs. Sullivan. So glad to see you, Mrs. Flannigan. 
My friend, Mrs. Scanlan. Mrs. M'Goorty, Mrs. Scanlan. 
Mrs. O'Grady, Mrs. Scanlan. Mrs. Hanahan, Mrs. Scan- 
lan. Mrs. Scammon, Mrs. Scanlon. Mrs. Flynn, Mrs. 
Scanlan. Mrs. Shea, Mrs. Scanlan. Mrs. Mulligan, my 
friend Mrs. Scanlan. 

Mrs. Scammon. Is this the Mrs. Scanlan you thought 
you were speaking to over the phone, Mrs. Sullivan? 
Mrs. Sullivan (hesitatingly) . Yes. 
Mrs. Scammon. Where have I seen you before, Mrs. 
Scanlan ? 

Mrs. Scanlan. In me automobile a half hour ago, dear. 
Mrs. Scammon (looks startled, walks down stage. Speaks 
to Mrs. Flannigan). Isn't the weather changeable? 
Enter Hans, L. Flourishes arms wildly. 



MRS. SULLIVAN'S SOCIAL TEA 11 

Hans. Mrs. Sullivan, some one at door say bane rel- 
ative. 

Mrs. Sullivan (placing hand on heart). If it's Uncle 
Pat I'll drop dead in me tracks. (Guests stop talking and 
look at her.) 

Hans. Va-ar good my lady. It's a lady. She bane cousin 
from Omaha. 

Mrs. Sullivan (sinking in chair). Glory, it's Maggie. 
If ye love me, Bridget, head her off. 

(Bell rings violently.) 

Mrs. Scanlan. James, me man, ask the lady to wait. 
(Exit Hans, L.) Take it aisy, Mary Ann. Remember 
you are a Hooligan. 

Mrs. Sullivan (weakly). So is Maggie. (Maggie's 
voice is heard outside.) 

Maggie. I'd like to see ye try to keep me out of me own 
cousin's house. (Thud of something falling.) 

Hans. (Voice heard off stage) Ay bane kill you. Oh 
my toe, it bane broke. Ay bane kilt. 

Enter Maggie, L. Laughs, places grip on floor. 

Maggie. Sure I'm glad I planked me suitcase on your 
toe. It will give you something to think about. 

Mrs. Scanlan (walking up to Maggie, shakes hands 
with her). Well, Maggie, how are you? 

Maggie. Mrs. Scanlan, I'm glad to see your kind face. 
Sure I had a time getting here and if it hadn't been for me 
meeting Tim Clancy and him telling me about the neighbor- 
hood and the people, I'd have had a time finding the place. 
(Mrs. Scammon and Mrs. Flannigan exchange startled 
glances.) 

Hans (looking in R.). Ay try to keep her out Mrs. 
Sullyvan but I bane kilt. 

Maggie (starts to lift her suitcase). Hey get out. (Hans 
disappears. Maggie looking about). Where is my dear 
cousin ? 

Mrs. Sullivan (rising from her chair and sinking back 
again). Maggie! 



12 MRS. SULLIVAN'S SOCIAL TEA 

(Maggie goes toward her, looks at her keenly, smiles, 
pats her on shoulder.) 

Maggie. Oh, cousin, me own, I see yez are so glad to 
see me that ye are overcome. Are ye faintin', dearie, or 
holding your own wake? (Puts hands on hips, looks bel- 
ligerently at guests.) It's a wonder some of the hoarders 
wouldn't lend a hand and get ye a drink of water or some 
smelling salts. Wait, cousin me own, and I'll get the little 
green bottle out of my suitcase. (Starts toward suitcase.) 

Mrs. Sullivan (rising hastily). No, no, Maggie. I'm 
all right. I am giving a social tea to some friends. Ladies, 
allow me to present my cousin, Miss Hooligan from 
Omaha. (Ladies bow stiffly, murmuring, "Miss Hooli- 
gan!') 

Maggie (indifferently). Howdy, girls. Don't let me 
cousin fool yez. She offered to present me to yez, but take 
it from, Maggie I won't give meself away to any of yez 
until I get ready. (Ladies laugh and look at each other.) 

Mrs. Scanlan (putting her arm around Maggie). Mrs. 
Sullivan, why don't you ring for the butler and have him 
take Maggie's bag upstairs? 

Mrs. Sullivan. Oh, Maggie, take off your hat and 
coat. What am I thinking of? (Rings bell.) 

Enter Hans, L. 

Mrs. Sullivan. James, take Miss Hooligan's bag up- 
stairs. 

Hans (looking fearfully at Maggie). Ya-as my Lady. 

Maggie. Here, Mr. Butler, take me hat and coat, and 
whatever ye do don't let that suitcase drop on yer toes. 
(Exit Hans, L.) 

Mrs. Sullivan. Maggie, his name isn't Butler. That 
is James, my English butler. 

Maggie (innocently). Honest, Mary Ann? 

Mrs. Scanlan. Come, Maggie, we will go upstairs so 
you can change your dress. 

Maggie. Are there going to be any men here? 

Mrs. Scanlan. No, dearie, I think not. 

Maggie.^ Then what's the use of dressing up? No, thank 



MRS. SULLIVAN'S SOCIAL TEA 13 

yez, Mrs. Scanlan, I'll stay as I am. (Sits down.) My, 
I'm glad to sit down. It's a long jump' from the Avenah 
to Glenview. Don't ye find it so yerself, Mrs. Flannigan? 

Mrs. Flannigan (haughtily) . I don't know just what 
you mean, Miss Hooligan. 

Maggie. It's so hard to explain. Can't ye tell her, Mary 
Ann. 'Tis yerself that has always said ye were eddycated. 
I'm only beginning to be. Don't look so surprised, dear 
cousin. It's only that I don't want to go out of the world 
as innocent as I came into it. I was speaking in metaphors, 
Mrs. Flannigan. The Avenah signifies hard work and little 
money and Glenview little work and much money. 

Mrs. M'Goorty (good naturedly) . Don't talk eddycation 
near me, Miss Hooligan. I get enough of that at home. 
Bernice is doing her best to eddycate the family. She says, 
"Ma, don't do this. Don't show yer ignorance. Ma, please 
teach Pa not to mistake his fork for a pick-axe." Says I, 
"That will do, me dear, that will do. If I hid me ignorance 
I wouldn't be honest, and if yer Pa hadn't learned how , 
to use a pick-axe he wouldn't have discovered; a silver mine, 
and where would ye be today?" No, thanks; when I go 
in society I want to stop thinkin' and rest. 

Maggie (laughing) . You are all right, Mrs. M'Goorty. 
(Ladies look uncomfortable.) 

Mrs. Sullivan. How are all the folks, Maggie? 

Maggie. Foine, Mary Ann. Uncle Pat — has — 

Mrs. Sullivan (hastily). How is yer mother, Maggie? 

Maggie. I was saying Uncle Pat — 

Mrs. Sullivan. Oh, I'm so anxious to see your mother. 

Maggie. I was saying Uncle Pat is in mourning, he has 
lost a dear pal. 

Mrs. Sullivan (looking relieved). Oh, Maggie, who 
is it? 

Maggie. John Barleycorn. 

Mrs. Sullivan (in a distressed voice). Maggie! (La- 
dies look at each other and smile.) 

Maggie. Ma is well, Mary Ann. She is in the laundry 
business. Lucile is really talented in music. Speaking of 
music, Mrs. Scammon, I remember ye now. Ye kept a 



14 MRS. SULLIVAN'S SOCIAL TEA 

milk depot on the Avenah and Mr. Scammon was a musical 
genius. He used to play the violin. (She keeps time with 
one heel.) Do ye remember the concert at O'Brien's Hall 
when Mr. Scammon played the violin and kept time with 
one foot and all the audience laughed. He was so mad he 
threw the violin out of the window and it missed hitting a 
policeman on the head. Them were happy times. 

Mrs. Scammon. Those ignorant people didn't appreci- 
ate high art. 

Mrs. Sullivan. Maggie, Marie Antoinette will be so 
anxious to see you. 

Maggie (raising her hands in horror). Have yez gone 
and named me own little cousin, Mary Ann, Junior, after 
the poor unhappy French lady! 

Mrs. Flannigan (to Mrs. Scammon). Isn't she dread- 
ful? I do pity Mrs. Sullivan. 

Maggie. Mrs. Flannigan, I know ye now. I've been 
thinking Flannigan, Flannigan, a familiar face and a fa- 
miliar name, and me unconscious mind has flashed to me 
conscious mind, Flannigan's butcher shop on the Avenah. 
They were happy days when round steak was ten cents a 
pound. 

Mrs. Flannigan (looking haughtily at Maggie). I don't 
know what you are talking about, Miss Hooligan. (Turns 
to Mrs. Scanlan, smiling.) I suppose, Mrs. Scanlan, you 
know that Flannigan is an old English name. 

Mrs. Scanlan. I know so little about names. 

Maggie. Ye know a good Irish one when ye hear it, 
don't ye, Mrs. Scanlan? 

Mrs, Sullivan. Maggie, I know you must be hungry, 
I'll ring for tea. (Rings bell.) 

Enter Hans R. 

Mrs. Sullivan. James, the tea-wagon. (Exit Hans R.) 
Maggie (getting up and looking at picture). Well, if 
there isn't Michael in his first dress suit. Do ye mind, Mary 
Ann, how he rented it for a political banquet and he sneaked 
up the railroad track for fear some of the neighbors would 
see him. And if there isn't dear old Granny Hooligan. 



MRS. SULLIVAN'S SOCIAL TEA 15 

Hello, Granny, may your soul rest in peace. You don't 
look natural without a pipe in your mouth. 

Enter Hans, C, with tea^-wagon, followed by Sophie 
with plate of cakes. Hans walks zigzag, falls, grabs chair 
leg to get up. Sophie puts cake plate on table, rushes to 
Hans. 

Sophie. Oh, Hans, Ay help you up. You bane hurt, 

Hans? 

Mrs. Sullivan {impatiently). What do you mean, 
Hans ? You might have broken my dishes. Here I am pay- 
ing the likes of you to be English and all the joy I'm get- 
ting out of it will drive me crazy. To your work, girl. 

(Sophie walks up stage to table, places cakes on upper 
shelf of wagon. Hans exits C. Sophie arranges cups and 
saucers on table in front of where Mrs. Sullivan sits. 
Sophie passes cups to ladies and serves cakes, lemon, etc., 
from tea-wagon.) 

Sophie. Sugar, Madam? Maybe ze lemon. Ze little 
cakes ?. 

Maggie. This is very good chiny, Mary Ann. Was it a 
bargain ? 

Mrs. Sullivan. No, dear. How absurd ! 

Maggie. These cakes are good even if there isn't much 
to them. Sure I'd rather be eating some corn beef and 
cabbage. 

Mrs. Sullivan. Maggie! 

Maggie. Have ye a pain, Mary Ann ? Your voice is full 
of agony. 

Mrs. Scammon (to Mrs. Shea). Poor, dear Mrs. Sul- 
livan. (To Mrs. Flynn and Mrs. Mulligan.) It must 
be awful to have relations that are not presentable. Yes, 
I'll have some more limon in my tea. F dearly love limmons. 

Maggie (gets up, places her empty cup and plate on table, 
looks about room). Nice furniture, Mary Ann. Is it all 
paid for? 

Mrs. Sullivan (sighing). Yes, Maggie, it is. (Mrs. 
Flannigan and Mrs. Scammon look at each other and 
smile.) 



16 MRS. SULLIVAN'S SOCIAL TEA 

Maggie (watching them). Well, why sigh about it, then? 
Let them do the sighing that's paying a dollar down. Now 
Tim Clancy told me — 

Mrs. Flannigan (hastily). What lovely cakes, Mrs. 
Sullivan. No, no more, thank you. 

Mrs. Scammon. Really, it's been a charming afternoon. 
(Maggie winks at Mrs. Scanlan. Sophie gathers up the 
dishes, places them on tea-wagon. Exits center door.) 

Maggie (straightens her shoulders, smooths her hair, 
changes her manner completely). Oh, Mary Ann. 

Mrs. Sullivan (wearily). Yes, Maggie. 

Maggie. Can you go in town with me tomorrow? 

Mrs. Sullivan. Yes, Maggie. 

Maggie. That will be splendid, for I have some neces- 
sary shopping to do and a little time to spend in town. We 
leave for Europe the first of the month. (Ladies look at 
Maggie, stop talking.) 

Mrs. Sullivan (rising). Maggie! Europe! 

Maggie, Yes, Mary Ann. Didn't you get Mother's 
letter ? 

Mrs.- Sullivan. Why, no, Maggie. I haven't heard 
from her for several years. 

Maggie. Well, that is strange. I have been so busy 
studying and have had little time to write. Then you 
haven't heard the great news. 

Mrs. Sullivan. Why, no, Maggie. 

Maggie (haughtily). Lady Margaret, if you please. 

Mrs. Sullivan (coming towards her). What do you 
mean, Maggie? 

Maggie. I mean, correctly speaking, that I am Lady 
Margaret Hooligan, eldest daughter of the Duchess of Kil- 
cranie. Yes, the old Duke is dead and Mother is heir to 
Kilcranie Castle and the vast estate in Ireland. (A change 
of demeanor is evident, the guests look amazed, then be- 
come friendly toward Maggie.) You know Mother was 
the last branch of the family tree. (Clasps her hands, 
laughing.) Oh, we have so much fun at home. Mother 
says, "Lady Margaret, please peel the potatoes for supper. 
Ask the Honorable Lucile not to play the piano so loud, 



MRS. SULLIVAN'S SOCIAL TEA 17 

it gives my grace the headache." Then I back out of her 
presence and say, "Dear Duchess, I am charmed to do your 
bidding." 

Mrs. Sullivan (putting her arm around Maggie). 
Maggie, I congratulate you. Ladies, this is my own cousin, 
Lady Margaret Hooligan. 

Mrs. Flannigan. Oh, Mrs. Sullivan, I congratulate 
you. Anyone would know you belonged to the nobility. 

(All the ladies gather around Maggie effusively, all try- 
ing to shake her hand at the same time and all talking at 
once. This business goes on for about thirty seconds and 
is stopped by Maggie's next line.) 

Maggie (stiffly). The noble blood is on my mother's 
side. Mary Ann is a Hooligan. 

Enter Sophie, C. 

Sophie. Mis' Sullyvan, a man bane on lawn. He bane 
tooken pictures. 

Maggie. Oh, let us all have our pictures taken. (Exit 
Sophie, C.) 

Mrs. Scammon. I will stand near Lady Margaret. Our 
complexions match so illigantly. 

Mrs. Flannigan. I will stand near Lady Margaret, for 
we both have such fine figures. 

Mrs. Sullivan. Come, ladies, let us hurry. I will stand 
near my own dear cousin. 

Maggie. Don't quarrel, ladies ; don't quarrel. I've stood 
alone as plain Maggie Hooligan all me life and I can stand 
alone if necessary just as well when I'm Lady Margaret. 

(Maggie is at center of stage with the ladies ranged on 
either side of her and they all bow low as the curtain falls.) 

Curtain. 



Deacon Dubbs 

By WALTER BEN HARE 

Price, 35 Cents 

A rural comedj^- drama in 3 acts; 5 males, 5 females. Tim©, 
2^ hours. One scene throughout, a farmyard, not difficult to set. 
A play of pathos, clean cut rural comedy, local color and a touch 
of sensation, making a truly great offering for amateurs. It is 
professional-like in construction, yet easily within the scope of any 
amateur society. The types are true to life, not exaggerated cari- 
catures. The star role is a comedy old farmer, not the usual stage 
type of hayseed, but the real, genuine, kind hearted, wise old 
Deacon, a part as appealing in its way, as Uncle Josh Whitcomb, 
Nathaniel Berry or David Harum. The heroine, Rose Raleigh, 
the brave little school ma'am, is a strong, emotional part. A 
country boy and a Swede hired girl are great comedy parts; also 
a comedy old maid (almost a star part), tomboy soubrette. A 
finely drawn hero, character auctioneer, an excellent villain, etc. 
The characters are almost all equally good. A male quartet and 
a crowd of villagers will greatly add to the success of the play. 
A feature scene in each act: A country auction, a country wed- 
ding, a country husking bee. This play is a sure hit. 

SYNOPSIS 

Act I. — Rose Cottage on an afternoon in June. Yennie Yensen, 
the Swedish hired girl, wants to borrow some yumps and decides to 
bid on the hired man at the auction, as "he bane a purty gude 
looking feller." Miss Philipena arranges for the auction sale. 
Rose and Amos. "Out of the broken ruins of time fair blossoms 
grow, God's last amen is a white rose." The Deacon arrives from 
Sorghum Center,, State o' West Virginny. "Ding, dong, bell, 
pussy's in the well." The farm is sold to Rose Raleigh for two 
thousand dollars. The defeat of Rawdon Crawley. 

Act II. — Same scene, a morning in August. Wedding bells. 
"Happy is the bride that the sun shines on." Deuteronomy and 
Yennie bring wedding presents. Miss Philipena takes a nap with 
disastrous results. Yennie is scared. "Your face, it bane put on 
backwards." Back from the grave. "You are my wife. Take 
off that bridal wreath, that sparkling necklace." "Who is this 
man?" The Deacon arrests Rawdon Crawley. 

Act in. — Same scene but a year later and in autumn. The 
husking bee. Songs and merriment by the villagers. "Rawdon 
Crawley has escaped!" "This is my punishment and my punish- 
ment is more than I can bear." The Deacon returns from New 
York. Miss Philipena and the fractious cow. The Deacon's night- 
mare. "Cork, cork, cork!" A wheelbarrow for two. The Virginia 
reel. The death of Rawdon Crawley. "We'll have a double wed- 
ding and for a honeymoon we'll all go down to Sorghum Center, 
State o' West Virginny." 

Their First Quarrel 

By CHARLES NEVERS HOLMES. 

Price, 15 Cents 

A comedy; 1 male, 1 female. Time, 15 minutes. A bit of glue, 

Which has the appearance of chewing gum, underneath the seat of 

a chair — and "that's how the trouble began." A subtle bit of humor 

that will surely please. Could be played in a parlor without scenery. 

T. S. DENISON & COMPANY, Publishers" 

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Clubbing a Husband 

By EDITH F. A. U. PAINTON 

Price, 25 Cents 
Comedy in 3 acts; 12 females. Time, 2 hours. Scenes: 2 in- 
teriors. Plot: It deals with the society women of a small town, 
who start a club to promote feminine independence. An Irish 
wash-lady and a colored cook are admitted but become unbearable 
in manner upon being treated on equal terms. The rumor of 
one husband's sudden illness strikes terror to everyone and a 
letter proposing - marriage to a man-hating old maid breaks up the 
initial meeting. The dialogue sparkles and there is many a 
pungent thrust at feminine ways but nothing that will offend. 
No better play for women's clubs. 

SYNOPSIS 

Act I. — A domestic tragedy. "I'll never marry a traveling 
man again — never, never, never!" "Enter big sister — exit hus- 
band!" Dr. Georgiana Jordan, who hates men "like microbes." 
"You shall all be no more slaves, but women!" 

Act II. — The arrival of the down-trodden females. "I always 
say just whatever George says." Each has a point of view of 
her own. "A quilting-bee or a sewing circle was always good 
enough for me." The question of "clubbing" husbands is dis- 
cussed thoroughly. "This is a movement like yeast. It has to 
work! It compels women to rise!" "The Club's the thing!" 

Act III. — Bridget and Belle decide to "strike" early in the 
game. "Everybody works poor father!" The habit of "slavery" 
seems firmly rooted in the feminine mind. "Sambo — he am my 
man!" Maud makes a speech. "Down with the men!" "When 
the wives are away, the men will play." Things are progressing 
beautifully. Unexpectedly the whole current of thought is re- 
versed. "The home's the thing!" 



Ruth 



By ANNABEL LAWRENCE 

Price, 25 Cents 

Biblical drama in 3 acts; 7 males, 3 females. Can be played 
by 4 males with easy double. Also bridal guests and virgins. 
Time, 1% hours. Scenes: An Oriental interior and a garden, but 
it may be given in any church or room, with a few palms to indi- 
cate the garden and a few curtains, the room. It could be staged 
on a lawn. Characters: Boaz, Elimelech, Mahlon, Chilion, Ben- 
jamin, Priest, Groomsman, Ruth, Orpha and Naomi. 

SYNOPSIS 

Act I. — The home in Bethlehem. Naomi is distressed because 
of the famine. Elimelech and family decide to flee to Moab. 

Act II. — In Moab. Plans for a double wedding. Three widows. 
Ruth refuses to leave Naomi and accompanies her to Bethlehem. 

Act III. — Home of the wealthy Boaz. Ruth gleans in his bar- 
ley fields. Marriage of Ruth and Boaz. 

Complete description of costumes and detailed stage directions. 
Easily produced at small expense. The beautiful story of Ruth is 
one of the gems of literature. Church and young people's societies 
will appreciate this delightful version. 

T, S. DENISON & COMPANY, Publishers 

154 W. Randolph Street, CHICAGO 



Parlor Matches 

By WALTER BEN HARE. 
Price, 25 Cents 

An engaging comedy of society, 2 acts; 4 males, 5 females. 
Time, iy 2 hours. Scene: 1 simple interior. Characters: Vance 
Trelford, a professional hero, who doesn't want to be engaged. 
Don Radey, his cousin, a serious young man, engaged, thank you. 
Ferdinand Poppleton, a frivolous young man, likewise engaged. 
Jorkes, the butler, who may or may not be engaged. Mrs. Seltoon, 
who believes in engagements. Margaret Seltoon, her elder daugh- 
ter, engaged to Mr. Radey. Suzanne Seltoon, her younger daughter, 
engaged to Mr. Poppleton. Gail Lawrence, her ward, engaging 
and eventually engaged. Abigail Mullen, A. B., her maid, tem- 
porarily engaged, as it were. 

SYNOPSIS. 

Act I.— A morning in June at Solitaire Villa, Dovecote. Mrs. 
Seltoon smooths out the course of true love. "Whoever heard 
of a grass widow playing a heroine in a love scene?" "Oh, it's 
one of the best things they do." Mrs. Seltoon seeking a man for 
her niece. "What is his yearly income?" The butler's opinion 
of a woman A. B. "Near-sighted, men's shoes, short bedrabbled 
skirts, last year's hat and a banner saying Votes for Women!" 
The new maid who is a graduate from the Splinterville Normal. 
The moving picture hero. "Women make me nervous. I always 
keep out of their way." Symptoms of hydrophobia. "I bark, bow- 
wow-wow!" "His father is in oil and vinegar." "Is it a new kind 
of a bath?" Gail announces her engagement to the moving pic- 
ture hero. "He's here in town!" "Fall, O. walls, and crush me!" 

Act II. — A dinner party. Ferdy decides to enlist in the army. 
A reconciliation. Abigail and Adrian Lee of the movies. "Those 
eyes, that nose, it's him?" "I've seen you propose in white 
flannels, in feathers, in full evening clothes, in a sailor suit, 
and in the garbage of a monk, and every time you've won her in 
the end." Gail and her fiancee. That odious Mr. Trelford. Din- 
ner is served. Vance Trelford learns that he is engaged. "I ex- 
pected it all along." "Yes, I begin to think that I did it myself." 

Sewing for the Heathen 

By WALTER BEN HARE. 

Price, 25 Cents 

Entertainment for 9 ladies, either young or middle-aged. Time, 
40 minutes. Can be played on any stage or platform, or even in 
any room. Very refined. Suitable for church or any society. Char- 
acters: Mrs. Judd, the hostess. Mrs. Chester, the president. Mrs. 
R. B. Powers, the stranger. Grandma Gibbs, deaf but persistent. 
Miss Luella Huggins, so sentimental. Mrs. Strong, a suffragist. 
Mrs. Meeker, gentle and good. Mrs. Day, a bride. Meely, the 
hired girl. SYNOPSIS. 

An anxious hostess. Meely wants to serve winny-wurst sand- 
wiches and noodle soup. The mystery of the jardeniere. The 
President arrives before she is expected. "It was her hair; she 
hadn't got it all on yet." Red flannels for the Hottentots in the 
middle of Africa. A stranger in town, the rich Mrs. Powers. A 
trip down town. Grandma Gibbs and her ear- trumpet. The rich 
Mrs. Powers is mistaken for the dressmaker. The meeting of the 
society. A little tiff. The giddy Miss Huggins is late as usual. 
A present from the men. "Sewing for the Heathen." 

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